Synonyms of exfoliate

exfoliate

verb

(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt 

as in to shed

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside

a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shed
• peel
• discard
• ditch
• slough
• slip
• molt
• flake
• scale
• scrap
• unload
• throw away
• fling (off or away)
• chuck
• throw out
• shuck (off)
• jettison
• junk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exfoliate

These easy-to-use toning pads help exfoliate, refine the appearance of pores and reduce excess oil for a smooth, clear complexion. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

After cleansing, use Clinique’s Clarifying Lotion to gently exfoliate, which comes in five varieties for skin types from sensitive to very dry, oily, and everything in between. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

It’s formulated with glycolic acid and fruit enzymes to exfoliate the skin and reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. — People Deals Team, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026